Sustainable Design Requires Sustained Effort and Teamwork

The sustainable design process involves an active effort by all members of the design and construction teams.
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Re:Vision Dallas - The Sustainable Urban Community Prototype

The EcoBlock is a cooperative organization that is intended to be a model for future growth in downtown Dallas Texas.
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Jersey City Green Building Incentives

Private real estate developers in Jersey City, NJ may soon have extra incentives to go green if Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy has his way.
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LEED Alternative made a Requirement for New California Green Building Ordinance

Hayward, California, in the East Bay, is poised to join nearby towns Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Livermore and Pleasanton (as well as a growing number of municipalities in other states) by mandating green building and sustainable development for residential and commercial buildings.
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The Cost of Green Building is Debatable

The construction and real estate development industry generally overestimate the costs associated with LEED certification. The costs to achieve LEED Platinum is expected to add $2.71 per square foot to building costs.
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Stricter Green Building Codes

As energy costs rise, more states and cities are adopting policies that encourage or require new construction to be energy-efficient.
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Certified Wood in LEED Undergoes Change

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has proposed a major change for certified wood in its LEED Rating System.
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LEED for Healthcare: Which Rating System to Use?

Brian answers a reader question on which LEED certification system to use for
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Life Cycle Cost Analysis vs. Lifecycle Analysis: The Green Building Implications

Scott answers a reader question on Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) and Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) and explains the difference and their implications to green building.
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Integrated Project Delivery: Interview with Jonathan Cohen, FAIA, LEED AP

Ed LeBard interviews Jonathan Cohen, FAIA, LEED AP, on the implications of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
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